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Saturday, September 29, 2012

09/29/12 The Raw Greenwich News Feed

Greenwich Newswire
Comprehensive Real-Time News Feed for Greenwich, CT.

Father of slain Greenwich woman testifies at hearing
Sep 29th 2012, 00:52
The father of a 23-year-old woman from Greenwich who was stabbed to death by her boyfriend in 2011 testified Friday at a pre-sentencing hearing in the case, according to the New York Daily News.

Devastated dad Lynde Coit confronts daughter's killer in court
Sep 29th 2012, 00:51
... her." "This wasn't any accident - this was a great life, deliberately taken, and that is devastating," said the Greenwich, Conn., energy financier in deep, measured tones. "It leaves an awful emotional burden, which we will carry always. "I ...

Big first half leads Greenwich boy soccer team past Trumbull
Sep 28th 2012, 23:04
Will Gittings # 4 of Greenwich goes high for the header during the boys high school soccer match between Greenwich High School and Trumbull High School at Greenwich, Sept.

Prefab homes make inroads; promise efficiency
Sep 28th 2012, 22:21
... an Energy-Efficient Home" (Abrams). "Would you want your car to be built in your driveway?" says Koones, of Greenwich, Conn. "Of course you wouldn't. You want your car made in a climate-controlled factory by skilled professionals on an assembly ...

Admitted Killer In 2011 Murder Of Sarah Coit Wants Better Deal
Sep 28th 2012, 19:52
... station admitting to what he did. In court, Barrera came face to face with the victim's father, Lynde Coit of Greenwich, Conn. He related a text message he received from his daughter shortly before his she was killed. "When I identified Sarah's body ...

Suit up! Clothing drive will be held on Saturday
Sep 28th 2012, 18:58
Greenwich's Vineyard Vines and the Connecticut Hedge Fund Association are teaming with the Save-A-Suit Foundation this Saturday, Sept.

Art fans rejoice as SeaFair returns
Sep 28th 2012, 18:58
The world's largest floating art gallery made a grand return to Greenwich last weekend as SeaFair sailed into Greenwich Harbor and docked by the Delamar Hotel for a weekend of art and fun.

3 taken to hospital after car slams into tree on Round Hill Road
Sep 28th 2012, 17:33
A car crashed into a tree at the Round Hill Road/Quail Road intersection Friday afternoon, sending three people to Stamford Hospital and causing heavy front end damage to the car, according to Greenwich police.

Runners Will Find Mud Fun At Greenwich Race
Sep 28th 2012, 17:00
Bob DeAngelo, executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, knows that a lot of runners were thrilled to see the rain Friday.

Poll Shows Obama With Big Lead in CT, Malloy Unpopular
Sep 28th 2012, 16:42
... asked about Connecticut's other politicians, and some fared better than others. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Greenwich remains popular, with a 53 percent approval rating. Outgoing U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman has a 40 percent approval rating, while 40 ...

Sarah Coit murder: Father of Lacoste marketer murdered by boyfriend...
Sep 28th 2012, 15:34
... on his dead daughter's face will 'haunt me for the rest of my life.' Lynde Coit, a millionaire lawyer from Greenwich, Connecticut, laid bare his grief at the loss of his daughter, Sarah, in a Manhattan courthouse today, just days after Raul Barrera ...

Greenwich's Danny Balin Grabs Another Win At Met PGA
Sep 28th 2012, 14:00
The Greenwich resident won his fifth tri-state area championship tournament Thursday, taking the top spot at the Lincoln Met PGA Championship at the Country Club of Fairfield.

Connecticut Oilers Bring Hockey Back To Norwalk
Sep 28th 2012, 05:00
... players as he could find to build his team. Local players include Dan McMullan of Ridgefield, Andrew Silard of Greenwich, Jack Gilson of Greenwich, Tosi Terai of Stamford, Troy Lynch of New Canaan, Shayne Bingham of Danbury and Reed Harper of New ...

A new green market sprouts at the Historical Society
May 21st 2010, 03:00
With her hands full of fresh herbs, Barbara Bishop who manages marketing and communication for the Greenwich Historical Society takes advantage of organically grown produce and freshly baked at the Green Market.

Thursday, September 13, 2012

09/13/12 The Raw Greenwich News Feed (Afternoon Edition)

Greenwich Newswire
Comprehensive Real-Time News Feed for Greenwich, CT.

Hot shots of the 60s: Greenwich journalist Rowan helped bring a generation to LIFE
Sep 13th 2012, 12:32
Greenwich resident Roy Rowan put together this special issue of life magazine, "The Take-Over Generation," which acme out 50 years ago, on Sep.

Digital Domain employees getting help
Sep 13th 2012, 11:46
... area that are reaching out and are trying to help them." For instance, representatives with Blue Sky Studios, a Greenwich, Conn., animation studio, were in Port St. Lucie earlier this week and hosted a resume drop-off at the Hilton Garden Inn in ...

Long-term complications of concussion are reduced with awareness
Sep 13th 2012, 11:40
... and don't realize it. Concussions are very common, particularly if you play a contact sport, such as football. Greenwich Hospital of the Yale New Haven Health Center has reported in a September 12, 2012 news release : "Concussion Awareness Helps ...

Town pays tribute to 9/11 victims and their loved ones
Sep 13th 2012, 11:17
... somber event, which was attended by several local organizations, including members of the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich Honor Guard, police department, fire department and all three of the town's selectmen. State Rep. Livvy Floren (R-149) also ...

CL&P gives report on August outage
Sep 13th 2012, 11:17
... feeder that parallels the Metro-North right of way for the train tracks. This knocked out power to close to 7,000 Greenwich customers but the more widespread outage did not occur until the next day. What hadn't been previously reported was that the ...

Concussion awareness helps reduce complications
Sep 13th 2012, 09:00
... and may have similar symptoms," explained Neurologist Frederick Nahm, MD, PhD , and head of the Stroke Center at Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, Connecticut.. Immediate symptoms may include confusion, disorientation and sometimes falling ...

Greenwich Woman, Stamford Man Face Narcotics Charges
Sep 13th 2012, 06:23
A Greenwich woman and Stamford man were arrested and each charged with possession of narcotics on Monday, Sept.

Stocks to Watch: Stocks to watch Thursday: DSW, Pall, K12, HFF
Sep 13th 2012, 05:56
... million shares of Class A common stock as well as 2 million tangible equity units. Mort Fuller, chairman of the Greenwich, Conn.-based company, is selling 233,996 shares in the offering. Each of the tangible equity units has a stated amount of $100 ...

Campaign Notebook: Himes, Obsitnik on Attack of US Embassy in Libya
Sep 13th 2012, 05:47
... ational relations. [Editor's Note: 4th Congressional District towns include Bridgeport, Darien, Easton, Fairfield, Greenwich, Monroe, New Canaan, Norwalk, Oxford, Redding, Ridgefield, Shelton (part), Stamford, Trumbull, Weston, Westport and Wilton.]

SIPP eco beverage co., Inc. Announces Private Equity Funding from Emil Capital Partners
Sep 13th 2012, 03:21
... l Capital Partners (www.emilcapital.org) Emil Capital is an entrepreneurial, private investment company based in Greenwich, Connecticut, and managed by the fifth generation of one of the world's most successful and venerable family business concerns.

Wilton Cyclist Finds He Can Still Pedal And Medal
Sep 13th 2012, 02:54
Wilton's Daniel Fox was surprised to find himself in the lead pack of a cycling race late in last year's Tour de Greenwich .

Rams knock off champs
Sep 12th 2012, 03:00
At left, Emily Johnson # 10 of Greenwich, and Anna Borea # 19 of New Canaan, go for the ball during the girls high school soccer match between Greenwich High School and New Canaan HIgh School at New Canaan, Wednesday, Sept.
Brian Harrod, Greenwich Roundup Editor / Publisher

09/13/12 The Raw Greenwich News Feed (Morning Edition)

Greenwich Newswire
Comprehensive Real-Time News Feed for Greenwich, CT.

British Clothier Jack Wills Coming To New Canaan
Sep 13th 2012, 01:06
... to the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce. Jack Wills has a dozen American locations, including stores in Westport and Greenwich. The town is happy to have Jack Wills on board, said Laura Budd, a marketing associate for the New Canaan Chamber of ...

Winning Cyclist Targets Repeat In Tour de Greenwich
Sep 13th 2012, 01:06
Wilton's Daniel Fox was surprised to find himself in the lead pack of a cycling race late in last year's Tour de Greenwich .

Kurt Mitman | What they don't teach you in Econ 1
Sep 13th 2012, 00:46
... in economics who wishes to remain anonymous said. "If the student went to, say, Phillips Exeter, or is from Greenwich, Conn., I'm going to charge him a much higher price than if he's from Brainerd, Minn." A word of advice: you may want to adjust the ...

Texas firm expands Marcellus presence
Sep 13th 2012, 00:13
... announced this week. FTS International purchased the Ohio firm from a company controlled by Palm Ventures LLC, a Greenwich, Conn.-based investment firm. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. The acquisition will create FTSI Wireline, a division of ...

Greenwich man's murder trial begins
Sep 12th 2012, 23:25
... "Somebody put a gun right to the back of my head. It feels cold," he said in testimony Wednesday in the trial of Greenwich resident Alain LeConte, 24, at state Superior Court in Stamford. He is charged with murder and attempted murder at Norwalk and ...

New Britain OKs Concealed Firearms, Creates Fair Rent Commission
Sep 12th 2012, 23:06
Despite warnings that it would hurt property owners and damage the local economy, the city council voted overwhelmingly Wednesday night to establish a fair rent commission.

Frank McDowell, 82, Former Port Chester Volunteer
Sep 12th 2012, 21:30
... Church. He is survived by his wife, Eileen; two daughters, Pam (Jim) Kelly, of Harrison, and Judy (Rick) Massi, of Greenwich; five grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Richard McDowell. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Craft ...

New Canaan girls knock off defending champion Greenwich in opener
Sep 12th 2012, 21:28
At left, Emily Johnson # 10 of Greenwich, and Anna Borea # 19 of New Canaan, go for the ball during the girls high school soccer match between Greenwich High School and New Canaan HIgh School at New Canaan, Wednesday, Sept.

Fred Li, 84, Riverside Chemical Engineer
Sep 12th 2012, 20:30
Fred K.C. Li of Riverside died Saturday, Aug. 25, at Nathaniel Witherell in Greenwich, surrounded by his children.

Three midcountry homes burglarized Monday
Sep 12th 2012, 19:58
... y video," he said, urging homeowners who have video footage -- particularly of roads in the area -- to contact the Greenwich police tip line at 203-622-3333 or 800-372-1176.

U.S. Warships Positioned off Libya in Wake of Deadly Consulate Attack
Sep 12th 2012, 19:38
TRIPOLI, Libya -- The United States on Wednesday vowed to track down those behind the killings of its ambassador to Libya, Chris Stevens, and three other Americans amid a regional furor over a film mocking Islam's prophet.

Charges Against Albert Pirro in Connection With J House Incident Dismissed
Sep 12th 2012, 19:32
... been dismissed in court. Pirro's attorney, Edward Gavin, with Bridgeport-based Meehan, Meehan & Gavin, told the Greenwich Time that the "state indicated that they weren't going to prosecute the case." "We thanked the prosecutor for looking at this ...

Setting a standard: Greenwich Point concert was music to the ears
Sep 12th 2012, 19:29
Concerts at Greenwich Point are part personal cultivation and part ritual - and totally fun.

Embracing the hard work of true love
Sep 12th 2012, 19:28
... a gift from the Source of all life, love, and blessings. Rabbi Mitchell M. Hurvitz Senior Rabbi Temple Sholom of Greenwich Co-Founder of the Sholom Center for Interfaith Learning and Fellowship and a Past-President of the Greenwich Fellowship of ...

Tailor-made: On building a happy life in Greenwich
Sep 12th 2012, 19:28
... kinds of newspapers and magazines: the Indian Express, India Today, India Times , and our local papers, the Greenwich Time and the Greenwich Citizen. A: Since I've immigrated to America I've made a wonderful living. I'm proud of my family -- my kids ...

Landing an honor: Greenwich Land Trust earns national accreditation
Sep 12th 2012, 19:28
The Greenwich Land Trust recently earned national accreditation status from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the national Land Trust Alliance.

Hot shots of the 60s Greenwich journalist Rowan helped bring a generation to LIFE
Sep 12th 2012, 19:28
Greenwich resident Roy Rowan put together this special issue of life magazine, "The Take-Over Generation," which acme out 50 years ago, on Sep.

Blotter
Sep 12th 2012, 19:27
... summons after he allegedly pushed another cab driver during an argument just before 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, at the Greenwich Taxi Stand at Greenwich Plaza. Hector R. Vera , 44, of 35 Warren St., Apt. 2, Stamford, was scheduled to appear in state ...

Genesee And Wyoming selling stock and equity units
Sep 12th 2012, 17:42
... Genesee & Wyoming will use the money for other corporate purposes like strategic investments and acquisitions. The Greenwich, Conn., company also said Chairman Mortimer Fuller III will sell 234,000 shares in the offering, but Genesee won't get ...

Concussion awareness helps reduce long-term complications
Sep 12th 2012, 09:31
... and may have similar symptoms," explained Neurologist Frederick Nahm, MD, PhD, and head of the Stroke Center at Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, Connecticut. Immediate symptoms may include confusion, disorientation and sometimes falling unconscious. ...
Brian Harrod, Greenwich Roundup Editor And Publisher

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

09/12/12 The Raw Greenwich News Feed (Afternoon Edition)

Greenwich Newswire
Comprehensive Real-Time News Feed for Greenwich, CT.

Sharon M. Davison Joins Seward And Kissel LLP Investment Management Practice
Sep 12th 2012, 13:54
... and Chief Compliance Officer of boutique fixed income trading and research broker-dealer Libertas Partners LLC in Greenwich, CT, as well as the Chief Compliance Officer for the US Trust Investment Advisers and Funds. Her first position at US Trust ...

Greenwich teacher's apps brings learning to students' fingertips
Sep 12th 2012, 13:54
... 21st Century education up to speed. Co-founders of a company called Slate & TABLETS, Matt, a chemistry teacher at Greenwich High School, and Brian, a graphic designer, started their educational app work in the spring of 2011 without a shred of ...

Yachting history discussed Sept. 13
Sep 12th 2012, 13:54
Greenwich has a long tradition of sailing and anyone who wants to learn more is invited to a special presentation next Thursday, Sept.

Sharon M. Davison Joins Seward & Kissel LLP Investment Management Practice
Sep 12th 2012, 13:26
... and Chief Compliance Officer of boutique fixed income trading and research broker-dealer Libertas Partners LLC in Greenwich, CT, as well as the Chief Compliance Officer for the US Trust Investment Advisers and Funds. Her first position at US Trust ...

Black Bears Roaming CT Are Problematic, Pricey
Sep 12th 2012, 13:03
... Madison was captured and then euthanized after the department decided it had become too aggressive toward humans. "Greenwich Black Bear Came From New Jersey " (June 9) "6 Bear Sightings in 1 Week, Just over NY Border " (June 14) "Another Day, ...

Case Dropped Against NY Lawyer In Alleged Attack
Sep 12th 2012, 12:32
... Charges were dropped in Stamford Superior Court on Tuesday. Police say Pirro grabbed and shook a woman in a Greenwich restaurant last June. He was charged with unlawful restraint and disorderly conduct. Pirro, a Republican fundraiser, is the ...

Catalog retailer Miles Kimball settles discrimination lawsuit
Sep 12th 2012, 12:19
... ring peak times of the year, the firm employs up to 1,300 people in Oshkosh. Miles Kimball was acquired in 2003 by Greenwich, Conn.-based Blyth Inc., a marketer of candles, home fragrance and home dcor products.

Food News: New England Culinary Institute names new executive chef
Sep 12th 2012, 12:08
... This semester, Jean-Louis Gerin debuts as Bivins' permanent replacement. Chef-owner of Restaurant Jean-Louis in Greenwich, Conn., since 1985, Gerin is both a James Beard Foundation award winner for Best Chef: Northeast and a champion of the 2012 ...

Your Favorite Burger Contest
Sep 12th 2012, 08:35
... answering this question: Which restaurant makes the best burger? Next month, Serendipity Magazine presents the Greenwich 2012 Food+Wine Festival at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park , featuring the best food in Fairfield and Westchester Counties and with ...

Uconn Slips From Top 20 In National Ranking
Sep 12th 2012, 08:25
The University of Connecticut slipped a notch in this year's U.S. News & World Report College rankings of large public universities from Number 19 to Number 21.

Concussion Awareness Helps Reduce Long-Term Complications
Sep 12th 2012, 08:10
... and may have similar symptoms," explained Neurologist Frederick Nahm, MD, PhD , and head of the Stroke Center at Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, Connecticut.. Immediate symptoms may include confusion, disorientation and sometimes falling ...

Stamford Man Charged with Possession of Narcotics
Sep 12th 2012, 07:37
... a misdemeanor summons for creating a public disturbance on Sunday, Sept. 9. Police said they were called to the Greenwich taxi stand on a report on two drivers in a physical dispute at about 12:40 p.m. An investigation revealed that Vera had pushed ...

Greenwich Honors Victims of 9/11
Sep 12th 2012, 06:32
Although this year's Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony at Greenwich Town Hall was shorter, simpler and less well-attended compared to previous years, First Selectman Peter Tesei said the Town is "committed" to continue holding it for "many years, decades into the future." "We gather this year as we have for the past 11 to collectively support the ... (more)

US Attacked In Egypt, Libya
Sep 12th 2012, 05:42
A U.S. State Department officer was killed in Libya Tuesday when protesters attacked the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said.

Al Pirro's disorderly conduct charges tossed
Sep 12th 2012, 03:00
Unlawful restraint and disorderly conduct charges against the estranged husband of former Westchester County prosecutor Jeanine Pirro were dismissed Tuesday, nearly three months after police accused him of violently shaking a woman outside a Greenwich, Conn., bar.

Norwalk Soccer Re-Loads With Offensive Stars
Sep 12th 2012, 02:00
... championship. Santiago Muriel scored two goals Tuesday night and Kevin Joslyn added one as the Bears defeated Greenwich, 3-1, in the season-opener at Norwalk High School. Muriel and Joslyn were key members of last year's team, which advanced to the ...

Where there is HOPE . . .
Jul 13th 2011, 03:00
Greenwich residents Joan Warburg and Helen O'Malley of Greenwich were among the guests at Family Centers' Center for HOPE Spring Luncheon, which was held recently at the Country Club of Darien.
Brian Harrod, Greenwich Roundup Editor And Publisher

09/12/12 The Raw Greenwich News Feed (Morning Edition)

Greenwich Newswire
Comprehensive Real-Time News Feed for Greenwich, CT.

Greenwich Soccer Coach Discounts Favorite Role
Sep 12th 2012, 00:47
Greenwich High's boys soccer team has been mentioned as one of the league's preseason favorites.

9/11: Remembering Greenwich's lost
Sep 11th 2012, 23:46
... Fitzgerald & Co., a bond and equities trading firm. He lived in New York City, but his mother and sister are Greenwich residents. Stephen Cherry, 41, was a partner at bond brokerage Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. in the World Trade Center. Cherry lived in ...

Greenwich
Sep 11th 2012, 23:37
Greenwich Police Officer Andres Sanchez salutes during the conclusion of the 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Greenwich Town Hall, Tuesday night, Sept.

Pianist Poly Ferman brings music of Americas to Greenwich
Sep 11th 2012, 23:36
International pianist Polly Ferman will perform in concert in Greenwich, Conn., Friday, Sept.

Norwalk beats Greenwich in early soccer showdown
Sep 11th 2012, 23:34
Greenwich goalie Emmett Clarke can't stop a shot by Norwalk's #10 Santiago Muriel, during boys soccer action in Norwalk, Conn.

Bluefish series: As hitting coach, Upshaw's ability to teach shows
Sep 11th 2012, 22:19
Willie Upshaw and Travis Simms at the annual Tim Teufel Charity Golf tournament at Tamarack Country Club in Greenwich, Conn.

Pauline Petrosky, 92, Lifelong Greenwich Resident
Sep 11th 2012, 21:17
... andson, Ryan Petrosky, of Boston. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Cemetery in Greenwich. Castiglione Funeral Home in Greenwich is handling arrangements.

Starwood Capital Group mulls selling stake in co - WSJ
Sep 11th 2012, 21:02
... looking to sell a minority stake in the company, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing anonymous sources. The Greenwich, Connecticut based-company, which chief executive Barry Sternlicht founded in 1991, has hired Morgan Stanley to find a buyer, ...

FCIAC girls soccer: Greenwich will face plenty of challengers in quest for 3-peat
Sep 11th 2012, 20:54
Westhill's Jess Lazlo and Stamford's Samantha Lyman in action as Stamford High School hosts Westhill in a girls soccer game in Stamford, Conn., October 5, 2011. Photo: Keelin Daly / Stamford Advocate

Pilot Flying J acquiring Maxum Petroleum
Sep 11th 2012, 20:49
... fuel providers, supplying more than 8 billion gallons of fuel annually to customers in 47 states and in Canada. Greenwich, Connecticut-based Maxum Petroleum markets and distributes refined petroleum products to commercial and industrial customers in ...

SIPP Eco Beverage Co., Inc. Announces Private Equity Funding From Emil Capital Partners
Sep 11th 2012, 19:55
... Capital Partners (www.emilcapital.org) Emil Capital is an entrepreneurial, private investment company based in Greenwich, Connecticut, and managed by the fifth generation of one of the world's most successful and venerable family business concerns. ...

Charges against New York attorney dropped
Sep 11th 2012, 16:41
The charges against a prominent White Plains, N.Y., attorney and lobbyist, who police said was involved in a violent incident with a woman in Greenwich in June, were dropped Tuesday in state Superior Court.

Jewish Family Services: Grant benefits employment, training
Sep 11th 2012, 16:22
The Greenwich Department of Social Services' Community Partnership Program recently awarded $5,000 to Jewish Family Services for workforce development services.

Black Population Low In Bethesda: Highest Earning City
Sep 11th 2012, 16:09
... 17%. Here is a closer look at the top 5 earning towns: Rank Town Black Population No. 1 Bethesda, MD 3.31% No. 2 Greenwich, CT 2.15% No. 3 Palo Alto, CA 1.86% No. 4 Newport Beach, CA 0.72% No. 5 Lower Merion, PA 5.62% Population: 61,511 ( Black ...

Starwood Capital Explores Sale of Stake in Firm
Sep 11th 2012, 16:03
... is exploring the sale of a stake in the company, according to people who have spoken with Starwood executives. The Greenwich, Conn.-based firm has hired investment bankers at Morgan Stanley to conduct the search for a buyer, these people said. While ...

Bieber's Jewish Backer
Sep 11th 2012, 07:35
When the Justin Bieber documentary "Never Say Never" hit last year, the Forward chatted with the superstar's manager and "father figure," Scooter Braun, about his own background - Holocaust-survivor grandparents, rough childhood in Greenwich, Conn., Hebrew name.

Al Pirro: Disorderly conduct charges dropped in Connecticut court
Sep 11th 2012, 03:00
Unlawful restraint and disorderly conduct charges against the estranged husband of former Westchester County prosecutor Jeanine Pirro were dismissed Tuesday, according to news reports, nearly three months after police accused him of violently shaking a woman outside a Greenwich bar.
Brian Harrod, Greenwich Roundup Editor / Publisher

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